Binghamton Amateur Radio Association – July 2024

ARRL Field Day Pictures

BARA participated in this annual event where radio amateurs set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science, skill and service. It takes place on the fourth full weekend of June, spanning from 1800 UTC on Saturday to 2059 UTC on Sunday. Participants aim to contact as many stations as possible on various HF bands and all bands 50 MHz and above. Field Day combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach and technical skills, making it a vibrant showcase of ham radio capabilities.

Calendar of Events

We are excited to share the following updates and reminders for our upcoming events.

Roger’s RAGS Hamfest Saturday, July 13, 2024 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM Camillus Elks Lodge #2367 6117 Newport Road Camillus, NY 13031

Ithaca Hamfest Saturday, August 3, 2024 7:00 AM - Noon Tompkins County Fairgrounds 2150 Trumansburg Road Trumansburg, NY 14886

Monthly Club Meeting Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Kopernik Observatory Science, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY Everyone is welcome to attend, as BARA meetings are open to all. The only prerequisite for attending is an interest in Amateur Radio. In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet other ham radio operators in your area and learn from their experiences as well.  Unable to attend in person?  Click here to Join the Meeting via Zoom. N2VFD Two Meter Repeaters Be sure to check out the following repeaters. Swap & Sell We added a new section where local hams can Sell, Buy or Trade Ham Radio Equipment. Please click on the picture below to see what is available. Volunteer Exam (VE) Test Session Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Kopernik Observatory Science, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY An excellent opportunity for those looking to earn their license or upgrade their existing privileges. Walk-ins are allowed. Please create an FCC account if you do not already have an FRN number. Bring your FRN number (for upgrades: a photocopy of your current license) to the test session, along with government issued photo ID. YouTube Channel Content
Club Meetings	Monthly Programs	News Stories	Hamfests

Local Net Calendar
Radio Net	Schedule	Frequencies
BARA Net	Wednesday at 8:00pm except for Club Meeting Wednesdays	146.820 -.600 MHz PL 146.2 BGM Airport 146.865 -.600 MHz PL 146.2 Ingraham Hill
BRAT Net	Binghamton Amateur Radio Technical Net Sunday at 8:00 pm	146.820 -.600 MHz PL 146.2 BGM Airport 146.865 -.600 MHz PL 146.2 Ingraham Hill
Morning Net	Weekdays & Saturday at 8:00 am	146.820 -.600 MHz PL 146.2 BGM Airport 146.865 -.600 MHz PL 146.2 Ingraham Hill
6 Meter Net	Wednesdays at 9:00 pm	50.200 MHz USB
STAR Net	Southern Tier Amateur Radio Net Daily at 6:30 pm	146.730 -.600 MHz PL 100.0 Binghamton
STNYDV Net	Southern Tier Digital Voice Net Sunday at 7:00 pm	BM TG 31367, Wires-X 83721 & On Zoom
Southern Tier Fusion  Net	Sunday at 8:00 pm	Requires a Yaesu C4FM Digital Radio Click Here for Connection Entry Points
QCWA Net	Sunday at 10:30 am	3.917 or 7.217 MHz LSB
Ham Radio Calendars

Various Monthly Newsletters from the ARRL

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio,

 connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.

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